Favourite Minestra-Veggie Soup With Curly Endive

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Favourite Minestra-Veggie Soup With Curly Endive - A Delicious and Nutritious Soup

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 half of whole head curly endive lettuce , a few cups ' worth , roughly cut
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	2 carrots , minced
	1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese , grated
	1 cup orzo pasta ( we like whole wheat orzo ) or 1 cup any other small shell pasta
	1 shallot , diced
	1 garlic clove , crushed
	1 liter vegetable stock ( or two cups vegetable broth & two cups water )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

310

Sugar

Fat

10g

Favourite Minestra-Veggie Soup With Curly Endive is a delicious and nutritious soup that can be enjoyed any day of the week. Curly endive lettuce is a curly, leafy type of lettuce that adds a unique texture and flavor to the soup. The soup also features carrots, shallots, and garlic for additional flavor and nutrition. The orzo pasta adds body to this soup, making it a hearty and filling meal.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the minced carrots, diced shallot, and crushed garlic, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until they are tender.
3.	Add the vegetable stock and pasta to the pot and bring to a boil.
4.	Reduce heat to low and add the curly endive lettuce to the soup, stirring occasionally.
5.	Simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta and endive are cooked to your liking.
6.	Once the soup is cooked, stir in the grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

This soup is full of flavor and nutritious ingredients, making it a healthy and delicious meal option.

It is also vegetarian-friendly!

CONS

The orzo pasta in the soup is a source of carbohydrates, so those watching their carbohydrate intake may want to limit their portion size.

Additionally, those with allergies to any of the ingredients in the soup should avoid it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is packed with health benefits, including vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and protein from the pasta.
Curly endive, in particular, is a great source of vitamin K and A.
It has been linked to promoting healthy digestion and reducing inflammation in the body. Additionally, using whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta increases fiber and nutrient content.